Atty. James H. Cook

Atty. James H. Cook

James H. Cook is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, personal injury, medical malpractice.

Waterloo Waterloo 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James H. Cook at a glance

James H. Cook is an Equity Partner based in Waterloo, Iowa, practicing at Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1991). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1987) and University of Iowa (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Waterloo, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James H. Cook is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, personal injury, medical malpractice
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C. in Waterloo, IA

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Cook's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James H. Cook handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James H. Cook is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James H. Cook is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Product Liability

James H. Cook is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waterloo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James H. Cook

Where is James H. Cook's law office located?
James H. Cook's law practice is located in Waterloo, Iowa. The firm is Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Cook handle?
James H. Cook focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James H. Cook practiced law?
James H. Cook has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James H. Cook go to law school?
James H. Cook earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact James H. Cook for a consultation?
You can contact James H. Cook directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James H. Cook received?
James H. Cook's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1987
B.S.
University of Iowa
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1991
Iowa
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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